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BlogDeath Knell For The Rear View Mirror?
When Ford unveiled the 2017 F-250 Super Duty with all its driving aids and other electronic goodies, one particular item caught my attention, the Trailer Reverse Guidance System. Note that this will not backup the trailer for you like the new Pro Trailer Backup System available on the 2016 F-150 …
BlogLincoln Needs To Up Its Cool Factor
When I tested the new Lincoln MKX, I was thrilled to see that it’s now different enough from the Ford Edge that we might all collectively forget that the MKX actually started out as an Edge! And yet, despite all its new features, the MKX didn’t blow me away. It’s …
BlogEXCLUSIVE! We have tried out the Infiniti Q30!
The Car Guide was invited to try out the new Infiniti Q30 before anyone else! (OK, we really just got the first chance to sit in it at the Frankfurt Motor Show, but that’s better than nothing.) First of all, from an esthetic standpoint, the Q30 is actually quite attractive.
BlogLexus And Mark Levinson
I like listening to music really loud, but that doesn’t make me an audiophile. I listen to the same things almost all the time: '60s, '70s and '80s rock, and sometimes a bit of pop. (The older I get, the more I find myself listening to talk radio too.) But …
BlogPlatinum Or Titanium: Choose Your Metal
Is there a showdown brewing at the top of Ford's trim structure? Until now, those who have been seeking the most features and nicest creature comforts from a Ford SUV, crossover, or sedan have been directed to the Titanium trim level, which is available on models like the subcompact Fiesta, …
BlogThe Glory Days Of Muscle Cars Are Here Right Now
Back in 1987, when I was an instructor at the Jim Russel Driving School at the Mont-Tremblant Track, our pace car was a Mustang GT equipped with a 5.0-litre V8 that pumped out 225 horsepower. At the time, that was a lot of power and I loved blasting down the …
BlogBMW 7 Series Plug-In Hybrid On The Way
Soon joining the recently launched sixth-generation BMW 750i and 750Li , which arrive at dealers mid-October, will be an all-new 7 Series plug-in hybrid. Arriving early in 2016, the 740e xDrive will combine a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine with an electric motor that is integrated into the eight-speed automatic transmission.
Blog2016 Toyota Tacoma: A True Off-Roader
With the launch of the 2016 Tacoma, Toyota Canada had the firm intention of convincing us of the newly styled compact pickup’s all-terrain capabilities. Not only did they update the exterior, reinforce the chassis, redesign the interior and improve the soundproofing in the cabin, they also enhanced the vehicle’s off-road …
BlogThe Subaru Forester: Built For Affluent Boomers?
When you look at the Subaru Forester, you see a compact crossover that’s resolutely utilitarian. And that’s exactly what we liked about it when we recently test drove it. But when you look at the vehicle’s sales figures, you notice a very interesting trend. Even though the Forester is aimed …
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